So, it’s no secret that newborn babies are polarizing – you either love the stage or you hate it. And I, friends, am of the “I sort of hate it” camp (is that horrible to admit?*). Here’s the thing:
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back in action.
Just popping in to say we’ll be back to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow, and I can’t thank you all enough for your kind words, stories, advice, gifts, emails and memories you’ve shared since Bee has arrived. A huge thanks to my amazing guest bloggers for allowing me to take some time off to get to
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bee’s here!
Hi all! Just a quick update to let you know that our sweet little Bee arrived last night! I can’t wait to share photos and the birth story when I get my bearings, but in the mean time, enjoy a few guest posts from my sweet blogger friends over the next few weeks and I’ll
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my pregnancy story // birthing fears.
Deep breaths here, friends. I’ve got just a handful of days before Bee’s anticipated arrival, and it’s starting to get scary real! I’ve already written about how terrified I felt at 38 weeks, but I wanted to share my latest Mom.me episode– the final chapter in my pregnancy story: Birthing Fears. (Click above to watch.)
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my pregnancy story // changing the birth plan.
At nearly 30 weeks, I changed my birth plan from a hospital delivery to a home birth. It was a decision I had never expected to make, but one that I am so crazy comfortable with after doing loads of research and finding a midwife that I trust 100%. I’ll be honest – changing your
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happy 4th!
I’m bowing out for the day to splash in a pool and relax a bit before baby Bee arrives in just a few short weeks! Happy 4th, everyone! (Flag garland above available at Land of Nod for $29!)
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my pregnancy story // baby registry tips.
Happy Friday, friends! For all of you mama-to-bes, my next Mom.Me video is all about baby registry tips (click above to watch the episode)! I’ve shared the bulk of my registry here, but be sure to tune in to hear some great advice from my friends at Cool Mom Picks and Unclutterer. Happy registering!
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my nursery // the big reveal.
I’m crazy excited to share the grand tour of the nursery today! For new readers and friends, my husband and I have been renovating a ranch in the midwest for a little over two years (you can follow the entire process on HGTV.com!), and the nursery used to be a spare room for ongoing projects,